Prek Thnout

The Prek Thnout Community-Based Ecotourism Site was established in 2007 with the help of an environmental non-governmental organization, named ‘Save Cambodia’s Wildlife’. The area around Prek Thnout is host to many wildlife species including forest birds, monkeys, sea dugongs and dolphins. Prek Thnout also offers a range of activities that provide an experience of traditional village life.

Prek Thnout Located at the base of Bokor Mountain range, less than 1 hour from Kampot town, you will find unique unspoiled nature, fresh air, spectacular evergreen forests, clean rivers, exotic wildlife (wild monkeys, birds, peacocks), tasty local food, tranquility, peace and traditional rural Cambodian village life.

Facilitites:
·  Electricity
·  Toilets
· No WiFi – talk to each other

Best travel time:
· Dry season recommended (early November – late May)
· Rainy season not recommended (early June – late October)

Don’t miss:
·Watching the wild monkeys play, but be careful so they don’t steal your food or shiny belongings
· Refreshing swim in “Blue Water Pool” of Prek Thnout river
· Traditional rural Cambodian village lifestyle with local houses, food, clothes, animals (chicken, cows, dogs) and much more

Day Trip:
·Arrive before lunch: take a stroll through the village
· Enjoy delicious local food: visitor’s favorite is spicy fried BBQ chicken, a true specialty – this region is famous for its homegrown, organic chicken
· Relax & unwind in a hammock: recharge your batteries in nature
· Take a stroll through the forest to “Blue Water Pool”: Swim in the stream (500 meters / 15 minutes from village; only in dry season)
· Watch wild animals: monkeys, birds, peacocks, swallows & famous nests (only in dry season)
· Discover local flora / plants: wild orchids, passion fruit, bamboo, etc.
· Visit the local rattan furniture production: approx. 1.5km walk from village
· Return in the late afternoon: Back to Kampot or on to Sihanoukville